Definitions

well-written

ADJECTIVE

readable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbing amusing appealing eloquent engaging engrossing enjoyable entertaining enthralling fascinating gripping interesting rewarding satisfying worthwhile

WEAK

brilliant clever easy exciting gratifying ingenious inviting pleasant pleasing relaxing smooth stimulating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring dull repulsive tiring unfunny uninteresting unpleasant

WEAK

disgusting illegible unintelligible unreadable

Example Sentences

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In a packed ballroom, full of supporters of Donald Trump and members of his administration, Sir Keir cracked a gag at his newly-arrived ambassador's expense, which was both well written and well delivered.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Some fans were enthusiastic—“that was actually a pretty sincere and well written letter”— while others were dismissive: “How many times has he apologized, and then just did something even worse?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

I just thought it was really well written and it’s very important.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

What you’re saying is that you used to get essays from kids that weren’t particularly well written.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2023

This family saga is extremely well written, but the parts dealing with war, writers and the emancipation of women aren’t very good.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

well-written

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